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Hartlepool LDPB Meeting

12/19/2016

The next Hartlepool Learning Disability Partneship Board Meeting is being held on Friday January 27th at Committee Room B in the Civic Centre from 9am and not the usual Centre for Independent Living. Thank you.

Project 65

11/1/2016

New Service

10/24/2016

We look forward to announcing a brand new service in Hartlepool on the 1st November ....watch this space!

Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle

2/22/2016

We do a monthly blog on the Hartlepool Now website it's called 'Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle' Check it out!!

In Your Dreams

2/22/2016

Just received more referrals for our In Your Dreams Service!!

Ricochet

7/1/2015

We are pleased to announce a BRAND NEW service called 'Ricochet'. The new service loans out mobile devices to adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Learning and Physical Disabilities and those with Long Term Conditions. The mobile devices come with pre-loaded 'Apps' and 'Bookmarks' to enable people to Access Information, Advice and Guidance. This is a FREE service.

NEW SERVICE!!

6/29/2015

We will be announcing a brand NEW service on Wednesday.... Watch this space!

The VIP Project

12/17/2014

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully recruited a Project Facilitator for our new VIP Project. Adam will be joining us in January, so please continue to visit our website and social media pages for updates.

The VIP Project

11/4/2014

We are pleased to announce that we have secured funding to run a new service called the VIP Project (Visually Impaired People). Check out the link on 'Project' for further information.

The Magic Sponge

10/1/2014

The 'Magic Sponge'

8/27/2014

We are pleased to announce that we will shortly be delivering a new service in Hartlepool - We have called it 'The Magic Sponge'!! The service will support disabled people, those with newly acquired disabilities and people with long-term conditions with information, advice and guidance to access screening programmes, IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) and 1:1 support that will empower people to live fuller lives. Keep checking our website and social media pages for updates!!

The Learning Disability Partnership Board

7/29/2014

Just a reminder that our next LDPB meeting is on Friday 12th September from 10 - 12 at The Centre for Independent Living. Refreshments available from 9.30am. Please let us know if you are coming along!

Learning Disability Partnership Board

7/7/2014

Just a quick reminder that the next Hartlepool
Learning Disability Partnership Board is this Friday 11th July from
9.30 at the Centre for Independent Living. All we ask is that you
contact us to let us know you are coming along!

Learning Disability Partnership Board

5/23/2014

Just a quick reminder that we are supporting our first Hartlepool Learning Disability Partnership Board next week - Friday 30th May from 9.30 at the Centre for Independent Living. All we ask is that you contact us to let us know you are coming along!

CV2Employee Project

5/6/2014

Pleased to announce that we have received funding from Comic Relief to enable us to continue with our project that provides disabled people with the opportunity to gain new skills in search for employment.

Great News!!

3/28/2014

We have just agreed to facilitate the Hartlepool Learning Disability Partnership Board meetings until the end of the year! We hope people will support us to make the meetings an even bigger success and ensure that the voice of people with learning disabilities is heard.

Award Winners!

3/24/2014

We are pleased to announce Incontrol-able CIC have won the Commitment to Learning Award from the Open College Network North East Region. The Award was presented to representatives of our Management Committee at the 20th Anniversary OCN Event at The Sage, Gateshead on Friday 21st March. A huge 'well done' to everyone who participated in the courses! Check out the photo in our Gallery!

Eye to Eye Event

2/13/2014

We are working closely with Real Life Options, Association for Real Change and Community Integrated Care to hold an event in Hartlepool in May to raise the profile of jobs for people with learning disabilities. Watch this space for further information .......

Forum

2/6/2014

We have recently applied to the Postcode Lottery to fund a new Forum to enable Disabled People to meet up and discuss important issues. Fingers crossed and watch this space!!

Christmas Wishes

12/20/2013

On
behalf of our Directors and Board Members we would like to wish you all a
very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year! Thanks to
everyone for your support again this year ..... Fiona and Michael

CHERISH Project

11/5/2013

Our successful CHERISH Project has now ended. A big thank you to everyone who engaged in the Project.

The CHERISH Project

10/8/2013

It's the last month of our project, help us finish with a bang! If you have a health story you can share, complete a screening questionnaire, or have any questions you need answering, then please contact us before the end of October? Thank you.

Cancer Screening

9/12/2013

We are holding an Awareness Event at Hartlepool Central Library to raise awareness of Cancer Screening Programmes for people with Learning Disabilities and their Carers. Check our Events Page for more information.

Awareness Session

8/7/2013

If you live in Stockton and you are a person with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, or are a Carer for someone who is, then don't forget about our Awareness Session about the importance of Annual Health Checks tomorrow.

Pop in and see us between 11.00 and 14.30 at the George Hardwick Foundation in Stockton Centre.

CV2Employee Project

8/2/2013

New Project

7/19/2013

We are pleased to announce that we will be starting a new project soon! The project is called 'My Health My Plan'. It aims to support people with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Carers to undertake tasks and lifestyle changes identified in Health Action Plans. The project will also provide 1:1 support and advice on how to access Annual Health Checks and look at the things that might be stopping you going for yours. More information to follow.

FREE Training Update

7/10/2013

We are pleased to confirm the new dates for our FREE Awareness Sessions. Between August and October this year we will be delivering six Awareness Sessions across Stockton and Hartlepool to raise the profile of Annual Health Checks for people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and their Carers.

The training will explore the barriers faced by people with ASC in accessing Annual Health Checks and how they can be overcome. There will also be specific sessions for provider services. See our EventsPage for more information.

Stronger Voices, Strong Support

6/30/2013

Our Members are now working closely with Darlington Association on Disability on their 'Stronger Voices, Strong Support' Project.

This work will further enhance the knowledge base of the group, leading towards our goal of providing a peer support planning service to disabled people in Hartlepool.

Training Sessions

6/5/2013

We are pleased to confirm the new dates for our FREE Awareness Sessions. Between August and October this year we will be delivering six Awareness Sessions across Stockton and Hartlepool to raise the profile of Annual Health Checks for people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and their Carers.

The training will explore the barriers faced by people with ASC in accessing Annual Health Checks and how they can be overcome. There will also be specific sessions for provider services. See our EventsPage for more information.

5/14/2013

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